Golf Club Distance Tables

Amateurs vs. Professionals

Average Distances for Amateur Men

What's a long drive? Is it 300 yards? Perhaps 320? Or is it anything over 260? For most golfers, their context for "long drive" is based soley on what they see on TV. Sadly, the long bombs produced by Dustin Johnson and Jason Day aren't realistic standards (even for most pros). Moreover, despite the advances in golf club technology, 300 yards remains a desired and anointed target, primarily for one reason: most golfers can't come close to sniffing that distance.

So, how far do average golfers actually hit it? Check out the comparison tables below.